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LY65 PFJ

2016 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,545 mi
Last recorded66,545 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY65 PFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 66,545 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 66,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of the car (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 60,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on inner edge of the tyre 245/40r19 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 56,158 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 35,819 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 27,838 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 23,780 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 23,780 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 17,695 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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LY65 PFJ is a 2016 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 62,606 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY65 PFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LY65 PFJ registered?

LY65 PFJ is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is LY65 PFJ safe to buy?

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